Dirks, Knives and Pole Arms

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Main gauche means "left-handed" as this type of short sword was used in the left hand as a parrying dagger while fencing or dueling. They were popular from the early 16th century until the 18th century. Ours has a 12" blade and is 18 1/2" overall. The beautiful handle is rosewood inlaid with polished white brass cord which matches the ornate pommel and hilt guard. It comes with a scabbard of dark brown leather with polished white brass hardware.
KN-173.....$85.00 Please use our New Website...

18th Century Trade Knife

These are a very nice knives made in the USA. Patterned after 18th Century remains found in England. The blade is about 5 1/2" long with the overall length being approx. 9 1/2". Hardwood handle is attached by brass pins. Sheath sold separately.
KN-166 Squared Handle.....$32.00 Please use our New Website...
KN-163 Rounded Handle.....$32.00 Please use our New Website...

Leather Knife Sheath

This sheath is perfect for our rounded or square trade knives. It will hold a knife with a blade length up tp 7-1/4" long and 1-1/2" wide. Easily slips on a belt. Knives sold separately.
LS-177 Leather Knife Sheath.....$14.00 Please use our New Website...

Scottish Dirk

This beautiful dirk has a 15" single-edge blade and a traditionally shaped rosewood handle with brass ferrule and pommel. It includes a black leather scabbard with brass hardware that holds a small knife and fork set. "Real men don't need spoons!" The small knife and fork have hardwood handles and are about 5" long. This type of scabbard with a knife and fork set was fairly common in the 18th century.
DK-605.....$100.00 Please use our New Website...

Rifleman's Knife

This is a good 18th century backwoods knife. It has a straight 12" long blade and slightly curved black horn handle. Small brass guard and brass end pommel finish out the handle. Comes with a black leather sheath.
KN-176.....$34.00 Please use our New Website...

Throwing Knife

Now with some practice you too can stick a thrown knife in your desired target! This is a tough knife made especially for throwing, it has extra weight in the blade and has a small handle with leather grips. This heavy steel blade is 12" to 13" long overall and weighs about 1 pound.
KN-168.....$30.00 Please use our New Website...

Belt Dagger

A relatively small double-edged knife, this dagger's blade is almost 7" long. Finished with a nice rosewood handle, brass guard and pommel. About 11-1/2" long overall and comes with a leather sheath.
KN-180.....$29.50 Please use our New Website...

Longhunter's Knife

A handy, well balanced knife. Sharpened on one edge only, it is not a Bowie but an earlier style. The blade is approx. 8-1/2" and the knife itself is about 13" long overall and comes with a leather sheath.
KN-179.....$34.00 Please use our New Website...

Folding Pocket Knife

This is an authentic working class knife. It is light and hardly noticable in the pocket. Tempered for easy sharpening. Has a woodden handle that is 4" long and a blade that measures 2 3/4" long. Has a strong spring to ensure sturdiness. A nice knife for your reenactor.
KN-169 Folding Pocket Knife.....$10.00 Please use our New Website...

Soldier's Knife

Heavy knives like this were often carried by soldiers in the Revolutionary War. It has a horn handle with brass hardware and measures about 5" closed, 9-1/4" open.
KN-158.....$20.00 Please use our New Website...

Lance Point

Hand forged lance or pike point which is socketed for attaching a wooden shaft. About 20" long.
LP-164.....$25.00 Please use our New Website...

Leaf Shaped Point

A good early style lance point. Hand forged, 20" long including socket.
LP-165.....$25.00 Please use our New Website...

Spontoon Set

Typical 18th century design used by both American and British officers. Made of polished steel and includes ground cap. Blade unscrews from head. Head is 23" long overall (with side straps). Pole not included.
SP-190.....$200.00 Currently out of stock. - We expect to have more in stock about Feb. 1, 2003

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